"This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord's people, but is also over-flowing in many expressions of thanks to God."...................................
...............................................2 Corinthians 9:11-13

The Meritorious Service Award'' may be conferred upon members of the Scottish Rite in this Jurisdiction who have attained the 32° and who by reason of meritorious service of a Masonic character are deemed worthy of such recognition.